Family Law

Family Law Attorneys New Berlin Area

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Family legal matters are among the most emotionally charged situations a person can face. Whether you are going through a divorce, fighting for custody of your children, or seeking a protective order, the decisions made during these proceedings will shape your family’s future for years to come. Carson Law Office has guided families through these difficult transitions for over 22 years, combining compassionate counsel with skilled advocacy in Wisconsin’s family courts.

Wisconsin is a community property state — meaning that most assets and debts acquired during a marriage are presumed to be owned equally by both spouses. Understanding how this rule applies to your home, retirement accounts, business interests, and debt is essential to protecting your financial future. Attorney Christopher Carson has extensive experience navigating property division disputes and ensuring that our clients receive what they are legally entitled to.

Going through a divorce is a life-altering event, and the legal process adds significant complexity to an already difficult time. Wisconsin requires a 120-day waiting period from the date the divorce summons is served before a divorce can be finalized — but the legal work begins immediately. During this period, we help you address temporary orders for custody, support, and use of the marital home, while building the foundation for a comprehensive final agreement.

Our family law practice covers the full range of family matters, including:

Divorce: From uncontested divorces with agreed terms to highly contested proceedings, we guide you through property division, maintenance, and the paperwork-intensive Wisconsin court process.
Child Custody and Physical Placement: Wisconsin courts apply the “best interests of the child” standard when determining legal custody (decision-making authority) and physical placement (where the child lives). We advocate for parenting plans that protect your relationship with your children and serve their long-term well-being.
Child Support: Wisconsin uses a percentage-of-income formula to calculate child support. We ensure that income is accurately reported and that support orders fairly reflect the actual placement schedule and financial circumstances of both parties.
Maintenance (Alimony/Spousal Support): Wisconsin courts consider the length of the marriage, each spouse’s earning capacity, and the standard of living during the marriage when awarding maintenance. We present the evidence needed to achieve a fair outcome.
Adoption: We handle stepparent adoptions, relative adoptions, and agency adoptions, guiding families through the home study, consent, and court approval process with care and efficiency.
Restraining Orders and Injunctions: If you or your children are in danger, we can help you seek an emergency protective order. If you have been the subject of a false allegation, we defend your rights vigorously.
Paternity: Establishing paternity is essential to securing custody rights, placement rights, and child support obligations. We handle both contested and uncontested paternity matters.
Post-Judgment Modifications: Life circumstances change. We assist clients in modifying custody, placement, support, and maintenance orders when there has been a substantial change in circumstances.

Experienced Family Law Attorneys — Waukesha, Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha & Washington Counties

Carson Law Office New Berlin, Advocating for Your Rights and Well-Being

When children are involved, no issue is more important than ensuring their safety, stability, and happiness. The Wisconsin “best interests of the child” standard encompasses factors such as the wishes of the child (when age-appropriate), the child’s adjustment to home and school, the mental and physical health of all parties, and the willingness of each parent to support the child’s relationship with the other parent. Our attorneys are skilled at presenting the evidence courts need to craft fair and durable parenting arrangements.

We also understand that co-parenting after divorce is an ongoing relationship. We help our clients negotiate parenting plans designed to minimize conflict and maximize stability for their children, while remaining fully prepared to litigate when necessary to protect them.

We understand that nothing is more important than the well-being of your children. Our attorneys are skilled in handling child custody and visitation cases, ensuring that the best interests of your children are prioritized. We will work with you to develop parenting plans that foster healthy co-parenting relationships.

Top Child Custody Attorney New Berlin, Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, New Berlin & Washington.

If you are facing a family law matter in Waukesha, Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, or Washington County, Carson Law Office is ready to help. Our 22+ years of Wisconsin family law experience means we know the courts, the law, and the strategies that produce results. Call (262) 860-8932 today for a free, confidential consultation. You do not have to navigate this alone — we are here to fight for you and your family.

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- What We Cover -

Divorce

• Asset and Property Division

• Child Custody and Support

• Maintenance and Spousal Support

Children

• Guardian Ad Litem Appointments

• Parental Rights and Responsibilities

• Child Protective Proceedings

Family Law

• Wills, Trusts, Living Wills, Power of Attorneys

• Probate Guardianships

• Adoptions

Litigation

• Trial Work

Contempt

• Contempt Proceedings

Post Judgement

• Post Judgement Litigation